Delicious and Nutritious Pork Rib and Vegetable Soup for Family Meals

Pork rib and vegetable soup is a familiar dish in many Vietnamese family meals. With its mild flavor and high nutritional value, this soup not only helps to cool down but also provides energy for the whole family. Let’s explore how to make a delicious pork rib and vegetable soup through the article below!

Pork rib and vegetable soup with vibrant and appetizing colors

Ingredients Needed

To cook a delicious pork rib and vegetable soup, you need to prepare the following ingredients:

• Pork ribs: 500 grams
• Dried shiitake mushrooms: 20 grams
• Onion: ½ bulb
• Dried jujubes: 10 pieces
• White radish: 1 root
• Carrots: 2 roots
• Corn: 2 ears
• Green onions, cilantro: a little
• Common seasonings: Salt, sugar, seasoning powder, pepper

Tips for Choosing Fresh Ingredients

Choosing quality pork ribs:

• Prefer tender ribs with a fresh pink color, good elasticity, and no rancid smell.
• Avoid buying ribs with large, round bones as the meat is usually less and tougher.

Choosing sweet and fresh corn:

• Choose corn with fresh green outer husks, soft and smooth corn silk, and a stem that is not wilted or blackened.
• The corn kernels should be even, shiny, and firm.

Choosing fresh carrots:

• Fresh carrots will have a deep orange color, smooth and bright skin, and no cracks or softness.
• Choose medium-sized roots with few eyes on the surface for easy preparation.

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Preparing and Blanching the Ribs

Wash the pork ribs thoroughly with diluted saltwater for about 3-5 minutes to remove impurities. Then, rinse them with cold water and let them drain.

Cut the onion into wedges and use them to blanch the ribs. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the onion, then add the ribs and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove the ribs, rinse them again with cold water to remove any scum.

Preparing and blanching the ribs

Step 2: Simmering the Ribs

Add 1.5 liters of water to a pot, add the blanched ribs, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Simmering thoroughly helps the broth become sweet and clear from the bones.

Simmering the ribs

Step 3: Preparing Other Ingredients

• Soak the shiitake mushrooms and dried jujubes in warm water for about 20 minutes to soften.
• Peel the white radish and carrots, wash them clean, and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
• Peel the corn, cut it into short segments. Wash the green onions and cilantro, and chop them finely.

Preparing other ingredients

Step 4: Cooking the Soup

After simmering the ribs for the required time, add the white radish, carrots, and corn to the pot. Next, add the shiitake mushrooms and jujubes to cook together.

Season with 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cook for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Finally, adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat.

Cooking the soup

Step 5: Finishing and Enjoying

Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, and ground pepper to enhance the flavor. The pork rib and vegetable soup is ready to serve!

Finished product

Final Product and Experience

The soup broth is clear and naturally sweet from the pork ribs and vegetables. The rib meat is tender yet retains its firmness, combined with the sweet and savory flavors of corn, carrots, and radish, creating a harmonious taste. This is certainly an ideal dish for hot summer days or warm family meals.

Conclusion

Making pork rib and vegetable soup is not complicated; you just need to pay attention to each step and choose fresh ingredients. Try this recipe right away to bring a nutritious and loving dish to your family!

Don’t forget to share your finished product in the comments section below. We look forward to hearing from you!

References

• How to choose fresh carrots
• Recipe reference from the YouTube channel Delicious Dishes

Edited by Nguyen Ha My Xuan • Posted on 04/18/2021